Breaking News: Sri Lanka Cricket Secretary Mohan De Silva Tenders Resignation Amid Cricket World Cup Controversy

November 04, 2023

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Secretary Mohan De Silva has tendered his resignation, in a move that follows statements from Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe holding the Cricket Selections Committee and the SLC Executive Committee accountable for Sri Lanka's underwhelming performance at the ongoing ICC World Cup in India.

The World Cup, one of the most significant events in international cricket, has been a source of disappointment for Sri Lanka, and their performance has been a subject of widespread public criticism. In response to this, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe called for accountability within the cricket administration.

The resignation of SLC Secretary Mohan De Silva is seen as a response to the minister's remarks, signaling the first step in addressing the cricketing body's internal issues in light of the national team's underperformance.

While Secretary De Silva has taken this step, there is no official news yet regarding the resignation of other key individuals within the Sri Lanka Cricket administration. The SLC has faced mounting public criticism for alleged mismanagement and corruption, which many have cited as contributing factors to the national team's poor showing in the World Cup.